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The Big OE – only hippies, drifters or virtuals need apply!

We’re looking at the common experiences of Kiwis travelling on their Big OE since 1965. We’re specifically looking for people who used London as their base. We’re focusing on four time periods: 1965–1975 The Hippy Trail – were you one of these, and did you end up in London? 1975–1985Read more

2008-05-20
By: Stephanie Gibson
On: 20 May 2008
In: History

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